AccessBank completed the first training course for future journalists

AccessBank completed the first training in the framework of the New Generation of Journalists implemented in collaboration with the British Council, with the support of Baku State University and the Thomson Foundation.

As reported in the bank, practical course was devoted to online journalism. The course was held by Dan Mason (www.danmason.co.uk) - consultant, trainer and online editor of Thomson Foundation. For five days, the participants had the opportunity to learn how to use online tools and techniques for finding and creating online content, including web site development, web site or blog monitoring, removal and photo editing, as well as audio and video.

Also, as part of the course, there will be analyzed responsible use of social media in journalism for coverage of breaking news. All of the students also had the opportunity to attend English class, organized British Council in Baku State University.

From November 26 the 2nd year on this project starts. The lecturer of the course will be an experienced trainer from Thompson Foundation Oliver Waits. The most active participants in the program will be selected for the trip to London in 2013. During the trip, students will visit the BBC, CNN, Reuters, and other prominent newspapers and magazines, as well as hold meetings with leading journalists of the UK, the report said.

British Council is the UK's leading international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities. It operates in 109 countries. British Council builds relationships and understanding between people in the UK and other countries to increase the trust between nations and evaluate ideas and achievements of Britain abroad.

AccessBank's mission is to provide financial services for Azerbaijan's micro and small businesses and families. AccessBank was recognized as the most reliable bank in Azerbaijan by the international rating agency Fitch (BB + outlook "stable"), as well as at the annual awards of Global Finance (2011) and Publishing Group Euromoney (in 2012, 2011 and 2010), it was named Best Bank in Azerbaijan and won The Bankof the Year award in (2011). It is 100% owned by six foreign financial institutions: AccessHolding, in microfinance as a strategic investor, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Finance Corporation, the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank, the Development Bank of the German Government - KfW Development Bank, and the German company LFS Financial Systems GmbH. -15D -